 Briarwood Advent retreat. Games, songs, and s-mores. Fourth, fifth and sixth graders are invited to attend the Advent Retreat at Briarwood Retreat Center on December 5-6. Enjoy four delicious meals, sleep in one of the great cabins, and learn all about Advent traditions with the Briarwood program staff. Cost is $60 per student ($30 for second student from the same family). Join us around a roaring campfire and enjoy a weekend away with your church friends. For more information and to register, please contact Chip and Terri Sakakeeny. |
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 Congregational meeting. There will be a brief congregational meeting on Sunday, November 15, immediately following the worship service. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss updates on renovations including the need for sanctuary roof repairs. |
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 Construction update. Renovations on the Worship Center have begun with an anticipated completion date of November 20. Work on the Education Building should finish within the next week allowing for the beginning of move-in and set-up. The Sunday School team is planning for a Grand Opening on Sunday, December 6. |
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 Faith and Film. On Sunday, November 15, 4:00-7:30 p.m., explore the meaning of forgiveness through the award-winning Norwegian film Troubled Water (subtitled). Come to the home of Marjorie Suchocki where we will watch the film (120 minutes), share a soup supper and discuss. Surely we will resolve the issues together, won't we? RSVP to Marjorie if you wish to attend (contact information published in the church directory). |
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 MCCC senior visits. This November Abiding Grace is partnering with Mid Cities Care Corps to help bring some Thanksgiving cheer to seniors in the area! To do this, Erin Perkins and Taylor Skoglund invite everyone to stick around after church on Sunday, November 15, to make a craft to deliver to a senior neighbor and to visit with them. If you’re feeling adventurous, you’re also invited to bring a pie to share with whomever you visit. To participate please email Taylor by Sunday, November 8. |
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The Abiding Grace Young Adults met at Grapevine Craft Brewery last Friday for some fun. If you want to learn more about Young Adults please contact Taylor. |
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 The Grapevine Veterans Day Parade will be held this Saturday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. Traveling down Main Street, groups will unite in a show of respect and remembrance for our veterans. Veterans are invited to ride in pickup trucks: uniforms are optional but waving and smiling are mandatory. If you have questions please see member Brian Michel. Help us to make Grapevine the veteran capital of Texas. |
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 Keep in prayer. Please keep the following people in your prayers: Kate, Esther, Mike, Linda, Don, Becky, Curtis Piper, John Saeger, Holly, Nate, Marie, DeWees Keller, Caitlyn, Bill Perkins, Sam, Ami, Pete, Maryjo, Mark, Henry, Teensie, Ron, Kevin, Jim and Sarah, Linda, and the Christensen family. |
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Memorial Service for Pat Christensen. Patricia Christensen, a beloved member of Abiding Grace Lutheran Church, died in the faith on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was at home surrounded by family and in hospice care at the time. Please hold her husband, Carl, and all her family in prayer for strength and comfort. A Memorial Service has been planned at Abiding Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. Members of the choir who wish to participate in the anthem are invited to rehearse in the music room at 9:45 a.m. Also, if you feel so inclined, during the service there will be an opportunity to share a remembrance. Memorial donations may be made to Abiding Grace Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (
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